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support of assad. white house press secretary. sean spicer ran into trouble when he went a few steps further . >> we didn't use weapons of world war ii. you had someone as despicable as hitler who didn't even think to using chemical weapons. >> that of course set off a wave of spicer. >> is trying to describe the attack that assad made on his own people and frankly i used mistakenly and inappropriate and insensitive reference to the holocaust which there is no comparison. >> we lost them on that shoppers will go forward. >> atty. general. jeff sessions has a new plan to combat illegal immigration here to the us from mexico and went to the border in arizona and talked with quarter agents that a new plan for dealing with people caught illegally crossing the border protection said it will no longer be released back into mexico, instead they will be detained and prosecuted. >> the most important thing for us is to send a message to the world at the border is not open . please do not calm. he will be appreh
support of assad. white house press secretary. sean spicer ran into trouble when he went a few steps further . >> we didn't use weapons of world war ii. you had someone as despicable as hitler who didn't even think to using chemical weapons. >> that of course set off a wave of spicer. >> is trying to describe the attack that assad made on his own people and frankly i used mistakenly and inappropriate and insensitive reference to the holocaust which there is no comparison....
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i don't think we'll do anything to assad. it's more likely that the chemical weapons could become freed and go about between the rebels or into al qaeda's hand ifs we destabilize assad. >> let me ask you about a new development today. secretary of state kerry says the u.s., the administration will consider the french suggestion to go back to the u.n. security council and wait for the weapons inspection report there. would that change your mind? >> i think it is a better route. the thing is that the security council, we butt head s with russia and china all the time. we have to figure out how to get them on our side. russia has said repeatedly they are against chemical weapons use. they have signed the treaty, the ban. if we can convince them this was perpetrated by assad and the russians and chinese and security council are on our side it could change the outcome. >> russia has a tremendous, real interest, real politic interest in assad staying in power. he's a close ally of theirs. let me ask you a different question. this w
i don't think we'll do anything to assad. it's more likely that the chemical weapons could become freed and go about between the rebels or into al qaeda's hand ifs we destabilize assad. >> let me ask you about a new development today. secretary of state kerry says the u.s., the administration will consider the french suggestion to go back to the u.n. security council and wait for the weapons inspection report there. would that change your mind? >> i think it is a better route. the...
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the overthrow of assad, the assad government, the assad mafia would be a very welcome thing in syria. syria has had all kind of trouble throughout the region for a very long time. it seems to me if there is one place you look at and say strategically, where could, you know, could we have a real chance of doing something serious, that would be the place. yet, we haven't done anything serious. i don't know whether the c.i.a. or some other way we may be offering aid and comfort to the rebels but i hope we are. i don't understand why the president can't muster anything more than what you said was a strong statement. i don't think it's a strong statement that he made. it's a piece of paper and it doesn't accomplish anything. >> chris: it's a statement. i agree, he hasn't taken any action. let me ask you about that, mara, why do you think the obama administration has been so reluctant to confront assad? a few weeks ago you had hillary clinton talk about him as a potential reformer. are they that afraid what is going to follow him will be so much worse? >> may be pro-iranian. >> chris: is it
the overthrow of assad, the assad government, the assad mafia would be a very welcome thing in syria. syria has had all kind of trouble throughout the region for a very long time. it seems to me if there is one place you look at and say strategically, where could, you know, could we have a real chance of doing something serious, that would be the place. yet, we haven't done anything serious. i don't know whether the c.i.a. or some other way we may be offering aid and comfort to the rebels but i...
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unless syrian deck tayor al assad doesn't get the message. >> -- dictator al assad tonight get the mess oomg. >> it's message that the being as were inexcusable and inflicted maximum damage withoutunnecessary risk to sighians. >> reporter: assad used weapon on his people killing more than 40 civilians. russia and iran continue to back assad. >> to iran and to railroada, i ask -- russia, i ask, what kind of a nation wants to be associated with the mass murder of innocent men, women and children? >> reporter: and words of warning from russia following the air strike. russian ambassador to the u.s. says the country feels threatened and that such action also not be left without consequences. as for that united nations security council meeting, it is supposed to take place in just about an hour. it was called at the request of russian president putin. so it will be very interesting to see what is said during that meeting following last night's attack and, of course, the briefing by the pentagon that happened moments ago. >> it's interesting, the briefing lasted 45 minutes and you had lieuten
unless syrian deck tayor al assad doesn't get the message. >> -- dictator al assad tonight get the mess oomg. >> it's message that the being as were inexcusable and inflicted maximum damage withoutunnecessary risk to sighians. >> reporter: assad used weapon on his people killing more than 40 civilians. russia and iran continue to back assad. >> to iran and to railroada, i ask -- russia, i ask, what kind of a nation wants to be associated with the mass murder of innocent...
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. >> the president also said failing to act would bolden assad and nations like iran and put u.s. troops in danger. >> and it could be easier for terrorist organizations to obtain these weapons and use them to attack civilians. >> president obama also urged all americans to view the footage of the chemical weapons attack on civilians to understand the enormity of what happened. president obama still faces an uphill battle in congress to win support for a strike in syria. >> some argue american credibility is on the line. that because president obama drew a red line with chemical weapons, america must act or lose credibility. i would argue that america's credibility does not reside in one man. if our enemies wish to know if america will defend themselves look no farther than our response to 9/11. >> just 24 members of the senate say they will vote for a strike in syria. there are just 32 confirmed votes in the house. the president also faces a lack of public sport for a military strike in syria. just 47% of americans in a cnn poll says the president made a convincing case. 50% say
. >> the president also said failing to act would bolden assad and nations like iran and put u.s. troops in danger. >> and it could be easier for terrorist organizations to obtain these weapons and use them to attack civilians. >> president obama also urged all americans to view the footage of the chemical weapons attack on civilians to understand the enormity of what happened. president obama still faces an uphill battle in congress to win support for a strike in syria....
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they're interested in keeping assad in power. so i, when i was secretary of state, advocated, and i advocate today, a no-fly zone and safe zones. we need some leverage with the russians. because they're not going to come to the negotiating table for a diplomatic resolution unless there is some leverage over there hem am. and we have to work more closely with our partners and allies on the ground. but i want to emphasize that what is at stake here is the ambitions and the aggressiveness of russia. russia has decided that it's all in, in syria. and they've also decided who they want to see become president of the united states, and it's not me. i've stood up to russia, taken on putin and others, and i would do that as president. i think wherever we can cooperate with russia, that's fine, and i did as secretary of state, that's how we got a treaty reducing nuclear weapons. it's how we got the sanctions on iran that put a lid on their nuclear program without firing a single shot. so i would go to the negotiating table with more lever
they're interested in keeping assad in power. so i, when i was secretary of state, advocated, and i advocate today, a no-fly zone and safe zones. we need some leverage with the russians. because they're not going to come to the negotiating table for a diplomatic resolution unless there is some leverage over there hem am. and we have to work more closely with our partners and allies on the ground. but i want to emphasize that what is at stake here is the ambitions and the aggressiveness of...
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is it important assad go down? my instinct would have been if you cared about it, you had an opportunity to provide support with american forces directly involved. now they are going to do it. the question is if they are a day late and a dollar short. >> what about no-fly zones, stand-off strikes on syrian airstrips and things to eliminate their air superiority? >> jack keen said on the network -- >> former general. >> former general. close friend of mine, a great guy. from a military standpoint of being able to accomplish something objectively that might provide success, the no-fly zone, is what he would recommend. that's not without potential cost obviously. syria has a sophisticated anti-air capability. sophisticated ground to air missiles. so it's a problem. i think it's important for the administration to come back and specify what is the u.s. national interest here? it seems to be the only reason you're going is now you have evidence that they used chemical weapons and killed 150 people with chemical weapons.
is it important assad go down? my instinct would have been if you cared about it, you had an opportunity to provide support with american forces directly involved. now they are going to do it. the question is if they are a day late and a dollar short. >> what about no-fly zones, stand-off strikes on syrian airstrips and things to eliminate their air superiority? >> jack keen said on the network -- >> former general. >> former general. close friend of mine, a great guy....
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they're fighting to keep assad in power. assad is a puppet of the iranians. his regime will not be accepted by the syrian people. it will destabilize the region and now obama's allowed russia to dismember syria, and the russians are back in the mideast strong. they've never been stronger since 1973. this is a complete disaster for us, it means the war never ends, the refugeeses continue to flow, and isil has recruiting opportunity now -- come to syria and fight our mortal enemy, the shia persian iranians. this is screwed up at every angle. the 50 going on the ground are in harm's way. i cannot tell you how bad this is. this is what john kerry will do. he will cut a deal with the russians and iranians, where they gets control over syria, the iranians will have another air capital over their control and he will declare victory. since the nuclear deals. the iranians have test-fired a missile in violation of the sanctions. they have put troops on the ground in iran to hurt our interest and have jailed the fourth american business person. is this the change we are
they're fighting to keep assad in power. assad is a puppet of the iranians. his regime will not be accepted by the syrian people. it will destabilize the region and now obama's allowed russia to dismember syria, and the russians are back in the mideast strong. they've never been stronger since 1973. this is a complete disaster for us, it means the war never ends, the refugeeses continue to flow, and isil has recruiting opportunity now -- come to syria and fight our mortal enemy, the shia...
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the time is for president assad to step aside. juan, five years later we have that little boy, millions displaced, hundreds of thousands dead. >> it's a tragedy. i have a grandson. you look at that little guy and you just -- your heart just goes out to him. you know, shannon, there was a picture also of a dead child washing up on the shore earlier. so you understand the number of people. i think it's now more than 400,000 that have lost their lives in this conflict. again, you come ba being to what can we do? the argument would be, do we want to enforce that red line? what would that mean? it doesn't mean just airstrikes, it would mean potentially putting american forces at risk. i don't think the american people want to do that. what can we do? >> one thing -- one thing is you don't draw a red line that you then ignore. when the president made that statement five years ago assad was in a very, very tough position. it looked like he might -- his government really might fall. there probably could have been some things that we could
the time is for president assad to step aside. juan, five years later we have that little boy, millions displaced, hundreds of thousands dead. >> it's a tragedy. i have a grandson. you look at that little guy and you just -- your heart just goes out to him. you know, shannon, there was a picture also of a dead child washing up on the shore earlier. so you understand the number of people. i think it's now more than 400,000 that have lost their lives in this conflict. again, you come ba...
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is targeting isis and russia is working with the syrian government targeting isis and anti-assad rebels. >>> federal authorities announced the victims of the two massive wildfires will $20 million in disaster aid. the fire started days apart in september burning more 200 square miles and killing six people. the valley fire in lake county destroyed 2,000 structures and a fire destroyed nearly 500 homes. half of the aid money will be in the form of low interest lones. the other half was approved by fema for housing and other assistance. >>> state and water officials are meeting at this hour and are expected to tell us what penalties and fines communities will face for failing to cut back on their water use. statewide a 25% cut back is required. governor jerry brown ordered that last june. they amounted to 27%, but the state water resources board says some parts of the state have failed to meet those mand cut backs. -- mandatory cut backs6 warning level -- 66 warning letters have been given out. >>> raiders fans showed up for an nfl town hall meeting. mark davis listens as fans brought up
is targeting isis and russia is working with the syrian government targeting isis and anti-assad rebels. >>> federal authorities announced the victims of the two massive wildfires will $20 million in disaster aid. the fire started days apart in september burning more 200 square miles and killing six people. the valley fire in lake county destroyed 2,000 structures and a fire destroyed nearly 500 homes. half of the aid money will be in the form of low interest lones. the other half was...
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, the butcher of baghdad. >> reince: i think it has yet to be seen what is going to be at assad. certainly he's a butcher and a bad person and you've seen president trump act decisively when it comes to syria. it didn't take him long to pull the trigger in regard to the response of the chemical attack. that's a decisive leader and that's who the g-20 leaders saw in hamburg, somebody who was not afraid, stands up for himself when it comes to issues of disagreement like trade and the paris agreement. >> chris: let's talk about exactly that subject, because generally at these summits, the meeting of the world's leading economist, east and west, the u.s. sets the tone, but there were a lot of times, and you just refer to it a couple times, sharp disagreement over climate change, completely disagree and they kind of papered over the disagreement on trade, which still is there. does the president have any trouble when he's one against 19? >> reince: i think the american people should look at that as a massive positive about this president, he doesn't just show up at the g-20 and sink i
, the butcher of baghdad. >> reince: i think it has yet to be seen what is going to be at assad. certainly he's a butcher and a bad person and you've seen president trump act decisively when it comes to syria. it didn't take him long to pull the trigger in regard to the response of the chemical attack. that's a decisive leader and that's who the g-20 leaders saw in hamburg, somebody who was not afraid, stands up for himself when it comes to issues of disagreement like trade and the paris...
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and what i've been emphasizing and we will continue to stress is that the assad regimes brazen use of chemical weapons isn't just a syrian tragedy, it's a threat to global peace and security. syria's escalating use of chemical weapons threatens its neighbors. turkey, jordan, lebanon, iraq, israel. it threatens to further destabilize the middle east. it increases the risk these weapons will fall into the hands of terrorists groups. but more broadly it threatens to unravel the international norm against chemical weapons embraced by 189 nations and those nations represent 98% of the world's people. failing to respond to this breech of this international norm would send a signal to rogue nations. terrorist organizations that they can develop and use weapons of mass destruction and not pay a consequence. and that is not the world we want to live in. this is why nations around the world have condemned syria for this attack and called for action. i've been encouraged by discussions with my fellly leaders this week. there is a growing recognition that the world cannot stand idlely by. they ha
and what i've been emphasizing and we will continue to stress is that the assad regimes brazen use of chemical weapons isn't just a syrian tragedy, it's a threat to global peace and security. syria's escalating use of chemical weapons threatens its neighbors. turkey, jordan, lebanon, iraq, israel. it threatens to further destabilize the middle east. it increases the risk these weapons will fall into the hands of terrorists groups. but more broadly it threatens to unravel the international norm...
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president assad and his family have ruled for four decades. the obama administration said the escalating violence in syria forced it to close the u.s. embassy today and evacuate all diplomats. all this after saturday's double veto by russia and china the u.n. resolution calls for president assad to go. >> ultimately, it could take a very long time for it to happen. >> reporter: the director of cal center for mideast studies says for now some syrian minorities are afraid to oppose. >> they have winter may have actually arrived. >> reporter: in syria more bloodshed. >> people think assad just like water. >> reporter: one syrian said it's so bad gunfire is falling like rain. rita williams, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a man suspected of killing a woman in sonoma county over the weekend is now dead after he stepped in front of a truck this morning on interstate 5 in stockton. police say carol marie brooks was fatally shot at her home yesterday. neighbors tell ktvu they heard a gunshot then saw a man running away from the home. >> i saw a gentleman run
president assad and his family have ruled for four decades. the obama administration said the escalating violence in syria forced it to close the u.s. embassy today and evacuate all diplomats. all this after saturday's double veto by russia and china the u.n. resolution calls for president assad to go. >> ultimately, it could take a very long time for it to happen. >> reporter: the director of cal center for mideast studies says for now some syrian minorities are afraid to oppose....
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separate international collation conducting air strikes on isis and supports rebels he can topple the assad regime. putin criticized that move ahead of his u.s. address. >> in my opinion, provision of military support to illegal structures runs counter to the principles of international law and the united nations charter. >> reporter: president obama also meeting with cuban president raul castro while he's here and iranian president is attending the gathering, we're told there are no plans for president obama and mr. rahini to meet. at the united nations, i'm eric sean, fox news. >> president obama also met with the prime minister of india, who was in silicon valley other the weekend -- over the weekend. >> some 20,000 people turned out to hear the prime minister speak at san jose's sap center yesterday. thousands more were watching on a big screen next door. many in the crowd were tech workers who say they support the prime minister's push for a digital india. >> he was giving a speech toward technologies, using technology for government. that impressed me a lot. >> the prime minister also
separate international collation conducting air strikes on isis and supports rebels he can topple the assad regime. putin criticized that move ahead of his u.s. address. >> in my opinion, provision of military support to illegal structures runs counter to the principles of international law and the united nations charter. >> reporter: president obama also meeting with cuban president raul castro while he's here and iranian president is attending the gathering, we're told there are...
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the step the latest intended to finally stop 13 months of violence at hands of president bashar al-assad government. >> the regime has unleash another wave of horrific violence against its own people, resulting in the death of scores of syrians daily. >> reporter: the move comes as a small team of 30 un monitors already onon the ground were allowed back into the city of homs for the first time in weeks. additional mother's will be joining them to track the progress of a fragile week-old ceasefire agreement. russian officials regards an ally of damascus emphasizing this is the only strategy. >> this is the only strategy to revert the cycle of violence in syria and which can allow the syrians themselves to work out the political arrangements for the future. >> reporter: un leaders calling on the syrian government and opposition to implement the 6- point peace plan drafted by kofi annan. >> let there be no doubt we are al lies and others in this body are planning and preparing for those actions that will be required ever all of us in the al assad regime persists in the slaughter of its peop
the step the latest intended to finally stop 13 months of violence at hands of president bashar al-assad government. >> the regime has unleash another wave of horrific violence against its own people, resulting in the death of scores of syrians daily. >> reporter: the move comes as a small team of 30 un monitors already onon the ground were allowed back into the city of homs for the first time in weeks. additional mother's will be joining them to track the progress of a fragile...
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. >>> a show of support for sierra's leader as they tell bashar assad he can't hide. >>> the rain clouds are currently moving to the north of the bay area and coming up the neighbors that start in the 30s and when the rain showers really return in our five-day forecast. -dad, why are you getting that? -that's my cereal. is there a prize in there? oh, there's a prize, all right. is it a robot? no. is it a jet plane? nope. is it a dinosaur? [ laughs ] [ male announcer ] inside every box of heart healthy cheerios are those great tasting little o's made from carefully selected oats that can help lower cholesterol. stickers? uh-uh. a superhero? ♪ kinda. [ male announcer ] and we think that's the best prize of all. ♪ . >>> in jerusalem friars led a vigil into the holy church sepulchre during the holy week for easter observances. >> we're waiting for easter. this is the time we celebrate the rising of christ. and the power of this place to be here, it has to be experienced. >> at the vatican pope benedict xvi of began the easter vigil in st. peter's basilica. the lights were lowered to symb
. >>> a show of support for sierra's leader as they tell bashar assad he can't hide. >>> the rain clouds are currently moving to the north of the bay area and coming up the neighbors that start in the 30s and when the rain showers really return in our five-day forecast. -dad, why are you getting that? -that's my cereal. is there a prize in there? oh, there's a prize, all right. is it a robot? no. is it a jet plane? nope. is it a dinosaur? [ laughs ] [ male announcer ] inside...
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he's funneling arms and assistance to bashar assad. they thumb their nose at us no matter the issue. we should deal -- not a return of the cold war but realistically with vladimir putin. that means missile defense in europe. it means expansion of the magnitski bill and recognizing that vladimir putin -- well, if we keep -- i think we pushed the reset down to about 1955. so we have to deal realistically with an autocratic ruler of russia who continues to oppress people in russia and behaves in a manner which is not in the cause of world peace and good relations between russia and the united states. >> senator schumer you said pointed things about president putin a week ago. seven dayses have gone by and nothing happened. do you agree with senator mccain that we need to up the pressure? >> i do completely. i'm not sure it should be done publically at this point with snowden still in russian hands. but they should pay a price -- either diplomatic, economic, geez little b geopolitical for doing what they did. we ought to be clear with ecua
he's funneling arms and assistance to bashar assad. they thumb their nose at us no matter the issue. we should deal -- not a return of the cold war but realistically with vladimir putin. that means missile defense in europe. it means expansion of the magnitski bill and recognizing that vladimir putin -- well, if we keep -- i think we pushed the reset down to about 1955. so we have to deal realistically with an autocratic ruler of russia who continues to oppress people in russia and behaves in a...
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assad said the u.s. should be prepared for everything. secretary of state john kerry is adamant that the plan will work. >> we are not going to war. we will not have people at risk in that way. >> reporter: kerry also said assad could bring this conflict to an end if he hands over all of the regime's chemical weapons within one week be but kerry said assad is not ready to do that. there will be a series of votes on the authorization of using force. the heavy hitter the white house is bringing in to rally support i'm working on that story for you at 7:15. live in washington kyla campbell. >> protests for and against military action in syria are being held in the bay area. >> code pink protestors also rallied on the golden gate bridge. they fear a limited military strike could lead to long-term u.s. involvement in syria. activists in favor of u.s. intervention also rallied in union square. >>> time 16:18. let's go to sal keeping an eye on traffic. how are things at the toll plaza? >> they are getting more crowded. as you look at it now you
assad said the u.s. should be prepared for everything. secretary of state john kerry is adamant that the plan will work. >> we are not going to war. we will not have people at risk in that way. >> reporter: kerry also said assad could bring this conflict to an end if he hands over all of the regime's chemical weapons within one week be but kerry said assad is not ready to do that. there will be a series of votes on the authorization of using force. the heavy hitter the white house...
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russia backing the regime of the syrian president al-assad has been bombing villages in syria with ethnic ties to turkey. also a long-running border dispute between turkey and syria. >>> a tent collapsed this morning at a northern california flea market -- it happened yesterday, in gawment near sacramento -- gault. fire officials say it swept away the tent coverings, a gust of wind. including hundreds of dollars of products. vendors say the incident cost them money and could have been prevented if the city had more secure measures to tie down the tents. >> this wouldn't have happened if we would have had -- have it nailed down. >> i think i lost around -- $2,000 easy. >> officials say those hurt had minor injuries. three were taken to the hospital. >>> 7:25. if you're making a last-minute thanksgiving getaway to the sierra weather shouldn't be a big issue. with the roads on i-80 yesterday there was fog in spots, the roads were slick with wet snow falling. today there are no chain controls in place. >>> looking to ski or snowboard today? dodge ridge ski resort is open for business. typical
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>> i think he should say something like that, hopefully pausing him, meaning assad, that he doesn't do something quickly again. there should be a consideration of that but it should be done in the context of an international coalition. the alternative is not getter. this is a very difficult situation. it's good he stood up and said, look something has to happen. >> let's now shift again and let's talk about neil gorsuch and the nuclear option. as a republican, how concerned are you or not concerned are you that this actually rule change took place today? >> it's a huge mistake by chuck schumer because this guy is axlable. what happens if he goes away and they pick a conservative person. it shifts. if the democrats have not done this today, then mccain and lindsey graham wouldn't have voted for the nuclear option for that replacement, but by blundering, and it will be historic for schumer, and he should lose his job over it, you have the freedom to put in mike lee or ted cruz on the supreme court because graham and mccain probably wouldn't have done that. they did it for this good man.
>> i think he should say something like that, hopefully pausing him, meaning assad, that he doesn't do something quickly again. there should be a consideration of that but it should be done in the context of an international coalition. the alternative is not getter. this is a very difficult situation. it's good he stood up and said, look something has to happen. >> let's now shift again and let's talk about neil gorsuch and the nuclear option. as a republican, how concerned are you...
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while you attack president obama for failing to observe the red line and go after assad for the use of is it chemical weapons, back in 2013 you opposed giving the president that authority. >> so you have two questions there. you want to talk about the nda or syria? >> i think they are both of a pattern, sir. no -- well, let's talk about them one at a time. in syria, my view of foreign policy, every use of military power should be directed to the vital national security interests of america. the problem with syria, when president obama wanted to engage in a unilateral attack, i kept an open mind at first, let's here the commander in chief tell us how this advances our vital national security. president obama was unable to do so. they vacillated between for instance of incoherence the juan point john kerry said it was to launch a small attack. essentially a press release. that doesn't make any sense. the question i asked over and over again in public hearings and in private hearings was if you succeed, if you topple as d assad. how do we stop radical islamist terrorists from taking over
while you attack president obama for failing to observe the red line and go after assad for the use of is it chemical weapons, back in 2013 you opposed giving the president that authority. >> so you have two questions there. you want to talk about the nda or syria? >> i think they are both of a pattern, sir. no -- well, let's talk about them one at a time. in syria, my view of foreign policy, every use of military power should be directed to the vital national security interests of...
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syria desperately needed humanitarian aid is slowly trickling into towns and cities besieged by both assad forces and rebel groups, but the united nations says it's not getting there fast enough leaning to civilians dying of starvation. more now from jerusalem. >> across syria, the un is reporting starvation being used as leverage in the ongoing civil war with both sides of the conflict laying siege to dozens of towns and cities depriving citizens of badly-needed food and medical supplies. the first aid trucks have arrived in madaya and other hard hit towns, but the un says it's not getting there fast enough to avoid a widespread starvation epidemic. >> across, there are 14 other, and these are locations where different parties to the conflict have been using siege as a tactical. >> the un says there are some 450,000 civilians new trapped in about 15 siege locations across syria, including areas controlled by the government, isis, and other groups. at least three dozen people have died of starvation in madaya so far, and that number is expected to climb. >> all sites, including syrian gove
syria desperately needed humanitarian aid is slowly trickling into towns and cities besieged by both assad forces and rebel groups, but the united nations says it's not getting there fast enough leaning to civilians dying of starvation. more now from jerusalem. >> across syria, the un is reporting starvation being used as leverage in the ongoing civil war with both sides of the conflict laying siege to dozens of towns and cities depriving citizens of badly-needed food and medical...
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. >> some military officials put the blame on the assad regime in syria where most of the isis strong holds are concentrated. >> they seem to be moving with impunity through regime held territory showing the regime is either unwilling or unable to defeat them within their borders. reporter: meantime, russia is calling on the united states to pull forces from syria since isis has lost 98% of its territories with half being captured since president trump took office. >>>north korea has conducted more than 20 missile launches over the past year. >> the trump administration is making it a top priority to monitor the increasing threat. lucas has the details. >> there is much more work to do. america and its allies will take all necessary steps to achieve a denuclearization and ensure this regime cannot threaten the world. reporter: a record setting year for north korea with over 20 missile launches in 2017. north korea conducting their first successful long range launch this summer with their last launch in november. this has north korea continues their pursuit to perfect a missile capa
. >> some military officials put the blame on the assad regime in syria where most of the isis strong holds are concentrated. >> they seem to be moving with impunity through regime held territory showing the regime is either unwilling or unable to defeat them within their borders. reporter: meantime, russia is calling on the united states to pull forces from syria since isis has lost 98% of its territories with half being captured since president trump took office. >>>north...
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secretary general says he does not favor an asylum deal for assad. in an interview he says anyone who commits human rights violations must be held accountable. he also warned assad today of huge consequences if he decides to introduce chemical weapons into the conflict. secretary of state hillary clinton also warned syria of a swift response from the u.s. if chemical weapons are used. >>> as the fiscal cliff looms president obama is digging in his heels. ktvu alison burns reports the president says the wealthiest americans must pay higher taxes. alison. >> reporter: the president is refusing to agree to anything else unless taxes are raised on the wealthiest 2% of americans. in fact, there are some reports this morning that the president isn't even going to hold any other face to face or one on one meetings with republicans until they cave on that demand. john boehner was at the lighting of the if christmas tree last night. republicans are instead offering to close tax loopholes and limit tax deductions that favor the wealthy while extending current
secretary general says he does not favor an asylum deal for assad. in an interview he says anyone who commits human rights violations must be held accountable. he also warned assad today of huge consequences if he decides to introduce chemical weapons into the conflict. secretary of state hillary clinton also warned syria of a swift response from the u.s. if chemical weapons are used. >>> as the fiscal cliff looms president obama is digging in his heels. ktvu alison burns reports the...
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some want assad removed from power, others are willing to let him stay in power. there are no plans on how to solve the region's pressing issues. critics point out that much of what was said today has been said before by the same leaders. >>> thank you. >>> ktvu fox news at 5:00 starts now. >>> an innocent woman shot and killed outside of her home in san francisco. two other victims who were wounded in the shooting were also bystanders. >>> a triple shooting in the ocean view neighborhood of san francisco. a 65 year old woman is dead and two more people are seriously hurt. it happened in an area that has had a lot of violence in the past six months. what have you learned about the victims, tara. >> reporter: the victim is described as a 65 year old asian woman. she was standing in front of her house when she was gunned down. she was taken to the hospital where she later died. she and the other victims were at the wrong place at the wrong time. the drivers side window was blown out. there were shell casings around the area. one man said he -- man said he called 911
some want assad removed from power, others are willing to let him stay in power. there are no plans on how to solve the region's pressing issues. critics point out that much of what was said today has been said before by the same leaders. >>> thank you. >>> ktvu fox news at 5:00 starts now. >>> an innocent woman shot and killed outside of her home in san francisco. two other victims who were wounded in the shooting were also bystanders. >>> a triple shooting...
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official, they targeted pro assad regime. after show of force stopped -- tried to stop and was ignored, the coalition commander took the decision to strike. >> i applaud the commander for protecting his troops, i applaud the commander-in-chief are giving the commander -- commander to do that.>> the action was taken after apparent russian attempt to persuade rush -- program regime were unsuccessful. a correlation of warning shots were unsuccessful.>> according to the defense official, there is no change in policy in this attack does not reflect any sort of escalation in u.s. involvement in syria. in washington, foxnews. >>>coming up, with corn -- current morning we will speak to the next -- to see -- to ask what you are your family would do if you get duck in a rip current. >> we are join live to talk about the crucial timing of the trip report -- for u.s. and israel relations. foodnterne we to li bu we don't need are surprises, like extra monthly fees. i see you, fee, played by legendary actress anjelica huston. you got me, m
official, they targeted pro assad regime. after show of force stopped -- tried to stop and was ignored, the coalition commander took the decision to strike. >> i applaud the commander for protecting his troops, i applaud the commander-in-chief are giving the commander -- commander to do that.>> the action was taken after apparent russian attempt to persuade rush -- program regime were unsuccessful. a correlation of warning shots were unsuccessful.>> according to the defense...
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assad to continue killing his own people. >> we are seeing flight after flight coming into syria full of weapons and devices to kill syrians. >> we have syria for the first time acknowledging that it has chemical weapons and the russians their primary sponsors saying they will push syria to get all of their chemical weapons out. the distance that we've traveled over these couple of weeks is remarkable. >> tomorrow the united nations is expected to release its report on the august 21st attack that prompted the threat of a u.s. military strike by president obama. the u.n. inspection team spent two weeks in syria evaluating. the u.s. says its intelligence indicates the military used gas to carry out those attacks. >>> lawrence summers is out. the obama administers announced that summers has removed itself from considering as the next federal reserve chairman. president obama credits summers for shepereding the nation through a recession recovery. he suggested that eight differences between men and women may uncover why more men succeed. >>>-- it just may surprise you. it wasn't 25, it wa
assad to continue killing his own people. >> we are seeing flight after flight coming into syria full of weapons and devices to kill syrians. >> we have syria for the first time acknowledging that it has chemical weapons and the russians their primary sponsors saying they will push syria to get all of their chemical weapons out. the distance that we've traveled over these couple of weeks is remarkable. >> tomorrow the united nations is expected to release its report on the...
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in syria the assad regime announced that turkish plans are not longer allowed to fly over syria. tensions have been growing between syria and turkayey after a series of cross-border incidents. and wild video from norway. this is hendriksen attending a high jump. henriksen plunged over the 4,000' cliff and incredibly he survived, opening a parachute in the nick of time. he says he didn't realize how close he was to death until he watched the video of the stunt with his five children. he says it was then how he realized just how close he had come to leave them without a father. >>> an austrian daredevil will make hesitate third dry at breaking the record for the highest skydive. the weather forecast for new mexico is looking good for felix baumgartner's latest attempt. he plans to parachute 23 miles from the earth. he noted that tomorrow is the day of the anniversary that chuck yeager first broke the sound barrier from a plane in 1957. >> 50 years ago tomorrow, the cuban missile crisis was sparked. president jfk and his aides worked to avoid a confrontation with russian president k
in syria the assad regime announced that turkish plans are not longer allowed to fly over syria. tensions have been growing between syria and turkayey after a series of cross-border incidents. and wild video from norway. this is hendriksen attending a high jump. henriksen plunged over the 4,000' cliff and incredibly he survived, opening a parachute in the nick of time. he says he didn't realize how close he was to death until he watched the video of the stunt with his five children. he says it...
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. >>> in other news of the world tonight in syria tonight supporters eh embatted embattled al-assad. the united nations estimated that 3500 people have been killed since the syrian uprising began in march. in iran a massive explosion at a missile base west tehran killed at least 17 members of the country's elite military guard. original reports of 27 people died, but that number was revised. iranian officials say foul play is not suspected. there have been a number of deadly blasts in recent years at industrial site and military bases in iran, including one last year that killed 18 soldiers. >>> in thailand elephants are being pressed into service to clean up after historic flooding there. food is scarce and prices have spiked by as much as 40%. the price of hard drives increased 50% globally because the floods affected output at thai factories that account for about half of all global hard drive production. this is the country's worst flooding in half a century. more than00 people have died. >>> the hot new game "call of duty," has broken sales records on its debut. the maker of cal
. >>> in other news of the world tonight in syria tonight supporters eh embatted embattled al-assad. the united nations estimated that 3500 people have been killed since the syrian uprising began in march. in iran a massive explosion at a missile base west tehran killed at least 17 members of the country's elite military guard. original reports of 27 people died, but that number was revised. iranian officials say foul play is not suspected. there have been a number of deadly blasts in...
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assad to end his crackdown on opposition forces. meanwhile, the u.s. embassy is in the country is now closed. the u.s. ambassador to the country and 17 other u.s. officials have left syria and are now on their way back home. president obama says it is time for mr. assad to go. >> whether that is going to happen soon or whether it is going to take another couple months or so, ultimately the regime of assad has to fall but it could take a very long time before that happens. >> opposition forces in syria says the assad regime has killed thousands in the last year. >>> iran's foreign ministry is dismissing the new u.s. sanctions on iran calling them propaganda. president obama issued an executive order yesterday imposing new sanctions on iran's central bank in an effort to encourage the country to abandon it's nuclear program. but a spokesman for iran's foreign ministry says the financial institution has no financial transactions with the u.s. iran's says it's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes not weapons. >>> our time is 8:52 on a lighter note, ban
assad to end his crackdown on opposition forces. meanwhile, the u.s. embassy is in the country is now closed. the u.s. ambassador to the country and 17 other u.s. officials have left syria and are now on their way back home. president obama says it is time for mr. assad to go. >> whether that is going to happen soon or whether it is going to take another couple months or so, ultimately the regime of assad has to fall but it could take a very long time before that happens. >>...
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. >> chemical weapons were still used by the assad regime. however, over the last few days we have seen encouraging signs. >> reporter: president obama is conditionally endorsing an offer from russia that would put inspectors in syria to seize and destroy chemical weapons. the obama administration says syrian leaders are only considering giving up their poison gas because of the threat of military intervention. and our military must remain ready to strike if they give the order. they asked congress to postpone a vote but he still wants their support and this morning classified closed door briefings on syria continue on capitol hill. this hour negotiations are under way on a united nations resolution that would force syria to give up the chemical weapons but there are objections from russia an syria's behalf. we are working on that story for you at 7:15. >> at our channel 2 website we posted more of the president's speech. check it out. look for the special crisis section. >>> in other political news two new yorkers who's careers were ruined b
. >> chemical weapons were still used by the assad regime. however, over the last few days we have seen encouraging signs. >> reporter: president obama is conditionally endorsing an offer from russia that would put inspectors in syria to seize and destroy chemical weapons. the obama administration says syrian leaders are only considering giving up their poison gas because of the threat of military intervention. and our military must remain ready to strike if they give the order....
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believed to have used chemical weapons a dozen times after president obama decide not to attack the assad regime in syria. what is the impact of all of this, do you think, both in syria and the u.s. overall foreign policy? >> i just, in march, chris, traveled the area. i covered a lot of places in the area where i have long-term relationships back in the days where we were doing desert storm. everyone is very concerned with u.s. policy. they hold up the syrian situation as a classic example. the u.s. can't be trusted. the president gave a lot of talk, drew a red line. said he was going to act and in the end didn't act and left them high and dry. the syrian situation has significantly undermined our credibility in the region. i think it's also the kind of thing that leads putin and others to believe this is the time for adventurism on their part. >> mrs. cheney, "the new york times," of all newspapers, said in a review of your book, it was one of the best biographies of james madison that's ever been written. you say that madison has been underappreciated for a long time as one of the main
believed to have used chemical weapons a dozen times after president obama decide not to attack the assad regime in syria. what is the impact of all of this, do you think, both in syria and the u.s. overall foreign policy? >> i just, in march, chris, traveled the area. i covered a lot of places in the area where i have long-term relationships back in the days where we were doing desert storm. everyone is very concerned with u.s. policy. they hold up the syrian situation as a classic...
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russia after all has been pushing for the continuance of assad and syria. it has been standing with iran too often in my view against the tough sanctions that i think were necessary. although, they've come along to a certain degree. the harboring of eric snowden i think is designed to be a stick of the eye towards us. were it my choice, i would not vote for russia to hold the winter olympics or the december olympics. but it's not my choice. they are a player of the global stage. they have a right to make their bid, but they do strain the view of people like myself as to their leadership and their characterization of the olympic spirit. >> finally, sir, you send out a wonderful christmas card each year. we've just put it up on the screen with your beautiful family. i am fortunate enough to get the christmas card to be on your lift. this year you had a new member on your lap, your grandson kieren, an african-american baby adopted by your son ben. for some reason, msnbc decided to make him a target for ridicule. i know it's distasteful, sir, but here's a clip
russia after all has been pushing for the continuance of assad and syria. it has been standing with iran too often in my view against the tough sanctions that i think were necessary. although, they've come along to a certain degree. the harboring of eric snowden i think is designed to be a stick of the eye towards us. were it my choice, i would not vote for russia to hold the winter olympics or the december olympics. but it's not my choice. they are a player of the global stage. they have a...
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> the defense secretary said russia's military action is in support of syria's president, bashar al-assad. >>> for year, cosmetic companies have been using microbeads in some of their products. the new bill signed by the governor that will put an end to microbeads in all types of products. >> canines where you might not expect them. the flighted training dogs are getting. >> and new information about the killing that happened here on this marin county trail on monday. >>> the three alleged killers of a marin hike or monday are in jail in oregon tonight as investigators are releasing more details about the case. john sasaki is live at the trail near fairfax where the hiker was killed. and they recovered a key piece of efz. >> reporter: deputy -- oaf evidence. >> reporter: deputies announced during that rest in portland yesterday, they did recover a handgun. >> reporter: this is where steve carter was killed on monday evening. >> all three of the suspects are currently detained and being interviewed by my investigators. >> reporter: marin county sheriff's lieutenant doug pittman released li
> the defense secretary said russia's military action is in support of syria's president, bashar al-assad. >>> for year, cosmetic companies have been using microbeads in some of their products. the new bill signed by the governor that will put an end to microbeads in all types of products. >> canines where you might not expect them. the flighted training dogs are getting. >> and new information about the killing that happened here on this marin county trail on monday....
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. >> assad appeared on tv. he was seen with his new defense minister. there are new reports of new fighting in damascus and word that rebels are now controlling parts of the country. >>> in bulgaria, police released video surveillance of what they say is is bomber. he was carrying a fake michigan's driver's license and explosives were in his backpack. six people plus the bombing we are killed. >>> in greece nearly 80 wildfires have broken out over the last two days. one fire led to the evacuation of a children's summer camp, retirement home and monastery near athens. seven planes and two helicopters made water drops. >>> and in north korea, soldiers danced in the street, men with men and women with women, no intermingling. the dancing is to celebrate the naming of kim jung ung as marshal. >>> the jerry sandusky scandal has led to the first registration -- resignation of the first member of the board. steve garban after sandusky's arrest there were calls for garban to step down. he had been informed about allegations of child sex abuse and did not pass t
. >> assad appeared on tv. he was seen with his new defense minister. there are new reports of new fighting in damascus and word that rebels are now controlling parts of the country. >>> in bulgaria, police released video surveillance of what they say is is bomber. he was carrying a fake michigan's driver's license and explosives were in his backpack. six people plus the bombing we are killed. >>> in greece nearly 80 wildfires have broken out over the last two days. one...
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remains committed to military action if the assad regime does not immediately turn over its chemical weapons. live in san francisco, jana katsuyama, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> house minority leader nancy pelosi said she was reminded of russia's restricted law while seeing president putin refer to equality in his piece. >> he said that we are all god's children. i think that's great. i hope it applies to gays and lesbians in russia as well. >> reporter: members of the lgbt community struggle for acceptance in russia. we've shown you pictures of a crowd attacking an activist who tried to pass out leaflets. russia pass add propaganda that bans display. >>> and tonight at 10:45 the damage to mount diablo up close. an the aggressive time line for reopening that park. >>> a community brought together, up next a 2-year-old boy who's survival story inspired a celebration in his honor tonight. >> and a reminder you can get ktvu news to go. download the ktvu app and watch all of our newscasts live on your mobile device. "are you okay mom?" "yes i am" (nervous) (screaming) "never again grace eliz
remains committed to military action if the assad regime does not immediately turn over its chemical weapons. live in san francisco, jana katsuyama, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> house minority leader nancy pelosi said she was reminded of russia's restricted law while seeing president putin refer to equality in his piece. >> he said that we are all god's children. i think that's great. i hope it applies to gays and lesbians in russia as well. >> reporter: members of the lgbt...
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not going to telegraph in any specifics what we would do in the event of credible evidence that the assad regime has resorted to using chemical weapons against their own people. >> secretary clinton delivered that warning to a visit to a the czech republic. this all follows intelligence reports that the syrian military has been moving chemical weapons. >>> the victim of a purse snatching attempt fought off her attacker and chased her down the street. a man attacked the woman as she walked down homer avenue listening to head phones at about 1:00 a.m. yesterday. he pushed her down and tried to steal her purse. the woman held on even as the man punched her in the face. she kicked him he ran off. the man got away without the purse. >>> san francisco's board of supervisors may be close to a deal to extend the lease of a gun club for up to two years. the compromise comes after efforts to evict the gun club this summer. it could cost as much as $10.5 million to clean up soil at the site which the club has occupied for almost 80 years. >>> time is 5:12. residents living on the peninsula still com
not going to telegraph in any specifics what we would do in the event of credible evidence that the assad regime has resorted to using chemical weapons against their own people. >> secretary clinton delivered that warning to a visit to a the czech republic. this all follows intelligence reports that the syrian military has been moving chemical weapons. >>> the victim of a purse snatching attempt fought off her attacker and chased her down the street. a man attacked the woman as...
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the united states accusing russia of covering up the attack on civilians while russia said assad is being set up. before the lunch meeting, lasrov took a swipe at the white house and calling the policiesictory. [ through translator ] >> it's important for us to understand your intentions, the intention -- intensions of the u.s. and real intentions of this administration. >> reporter: america's top diplomat hopes to persuade russia to aba endop assa did, and happened the six-year civil war. >> they come at an important moment in the relationship and to further clarify areas of difference to understand why the differences exit. >> reporter: during an interview with fox business, president trump was less diplomatic, taking on the russian president directly. >> putin is backing a person that is truly an evil person. >> reporter: the commander in chief also defended orders to send missiles into syria following the april 4th gas attack and clarify what some believe is a shift in policy. >> we're not going into syria, but whether i see people using horrible, horrible sem sell -- chemical weapons
the united states accusing russia of covering up the attack on civilians while russia said assad is being set up. before the lunch meeting, lasrov took a swipe at the white house and calling the policiesictory. [ through translator ] >> it's important for us to understand your intentions, the intention -- intensions of the u.s. and real intentions of this administration. >> reporter: america's top diplomat hopes to persuade russia to aba endop assa did, and happened the six-year...
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intervenes in iraq they'd do on the same side of iran, battling the insurgents fighting the assad iranian-backed government in next door syria. there are few good options for the u.s. and regardless with the rapid crumbling of iraq, any u.s. decision may come way too late. >> connor powell reporting from the middle east thanks for that. where does all this lead the u.s.? let's bring in the chair of the house intelligence committee mike rogers. chairman, welcome back to "fox news sunday." >> thanks so much. happy father's day. >> thank you, same to you. president obama said friday he intends to review military options for "several days" before deciding what to do and then he says it's contingent on prime minister maliki reaching out to the other sectarian factions inside iraq. let's watch. >> the united states is not simply going to involve itself in a military action in the absence of a political plan by the iraqis that gives us some assurance that they're prepared to work together. >> with isis moving so fast, do we have several days for him to review options and he said basically it was contin
intervenes in iraq they'd do on the same side of iran, battling the insurgents fighting the assad iranian-backed government in next door syria. there are few good options for the u.s. and regardless with the rapid crumbling of iraq, any u.s. decision may come way too late. >> connor powell reporting from the middle east thanks for that. where does all this lead the u.s.? let's bring in the chair of the house intelligence committee mike rogers. chairman, welcome back to "fox news...
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the actions of the criminal regime of al-assad including the use of chemical weapons against his own citizens, even innocent children, shock the conscience of every decent person. no society could be safe if banned chemical weapons are allowed to spread. that is why the united states carried out a missile strike on the air base that launched the attack. we appreciate the efforts of the united nations agency that's are providing vital humanitarian assistance in areas liberated from isis and we especially thank jordan, turkey, and lebanon for their role in hosting refugees from the syrian conflict. the united states is a compassionate nation. and has spent billions and billions of dollars in helping to support this effort. we seek an approach to refugee resettlement that is designed to help these horribly treated people and which enables their eventual return to their home countries to be part of the rebuilding process. for the cost of resettling one refugee in the united states, we cannot assist more than ten in their home region. out of the goodness of our hearts, we offer financial
the actions of the criminal regime of al-assad including the use of chemical weapons against his own citizens, even innocent children, shock the conscience of every decent person. no society could be safe if banned chemical weapons are allowed to spread. that is why the united states carried out a missile strike on the air base that launched the attack. we appreciate the efforts of the united nations agency that's are providing vital humanitarian assistance in areas liberated from isis and we...
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they are looking to bring down the president bashar assad. >>> and a former chicago area police officer accused of killing his third wife back in 2004. he is also the main suspect in the disappearance of his 4th wife. they expect the trial to last about a month and opening statements are scheduled for next week. >>> he will produce some and inmates are serving time for minor offenses. the three strikes law will be on the november ballot if passed it would impose life sentences only when a new conviction is serious or violent. >>> a teen is recovering after being shot at a san francisco bus stop. he was shot near ingle street and north ridge road. the teen was taken to san francisco hospital and his condition has not been released and no arrests have been made. richmond police are looking for two men who shot two other men and they pulled up in a black saturn that cost 11:20 and they asked what victims what gains they were they -- gang they asked them what gangs they were in and when they replied no gangs the men shot them. they are expected to survive. >>> officials are saying funds wil
they are looking to bring down the president bashar assad. >>> and a former chicago area police officer accused of killing his third wife back in 2004. he is also the main suspect in the disappearance of his 4th wife. they expect the trial to last about a month and opening statements are scheduled for next week. >>> he will produce some and inmates are serving time for minor offenses. the three strikes law will be on the november ballot if passed it would impose life sentences...
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. >> the world is waiting for russia to reconsider its misplaced alliance with assad. >> reporter: the debate back home, should president trump retaliated without congressional approval. >> this was a strategic attack. the president has to have the ability to act. >> the president has to get it in the right order. you should not start a war without congress debating and voting. >> reporter: on capitol hill friday afternoon military leaders briefed senators about the operation. here are the facts so far. fox news learned a russian warship is moving in the eastern mediterranean. another sign tensions are indeed high. >>> i'm joined by a couple experts in the field. professor of politics and middle eastern studies at usf and professor from san jose. do you feel this strike was warranted? >> certainly the use of chemical weapons by the syria regime is bad and an international response was necessary. there was no united nations authorization and no immediate threat to the united states. there was no congressional authorization. there are legal questions involved. given the syrian regime has
. >> the world is waiting for russia to reconsider its misplaced alliance with assad. >> reporter: the debate back home, should president trump retaliated without congressional approval. >> this was a strategic attack. the president has to have the ability to act. >> the president has to get it in the right order. you should not start a war without congress debating and voting. >> reporter: on capitol hill friday afternoon military leaders briefed senators about...
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al-assad claims responsible fort attack. >> today it doesn't matter. there's some americans, brits, others. >> reporter: the fbi tells me alleged american involvement is unconfirmed this morning. they are working with the state department and kenyan government to assess the situation. i'll have details about what the state says in the next hour. jacquelyn fell, ktvu 2. >>> san francisco's twitter is playing a role in that take over. they are using twitter to get out information rest of the world. technology analysts said twitter has shut down several accounts used by the milit only to see them quickly replaced. >>> this morning two men have been charged with attempted murder in a mass shooting at a chicago park. police say they do not believe either suspect was the shooter. 13 people were hurt in the gunfire in chicago's south side, including a 3-year-old boy. police say it's just the latest out break of gang violence in chicago which has seen 306 murders this year. >>> closing arguments set to begin in the michael jackson wrongful death case. a ju
al-assad claims responsible fort attack. >> today it doesn't matter. there's some americans, brits, others. >> reporter: the fbi tells me alleged american involvement is unconfirmed this morning. they are working with the state department and kenyan government to assess the situation. i'll have details about what the state says in the next hour. jacquelyn fell, ktvu 2. >>> san francisco's twitter is playing a role in that take over. they are using twitter to get out...
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from around the world are hoping to send a message to russia that it must end its support for bashar assad. tillerson is expected to travel -- he'll meet with russian officials with the hope of talking, leading to a stable solution in russia. >>> in egypt, funerals are being held for the victims of the christian bombings. 44 people were killed and more than 100 were hurt during palm sunday services in two cities. isis says they were behind the attack. the egypt president is calling for a state of emergency. pope francis condemned the attacks during his palm service -- >> to the hole egyptian, i express my deep condolences. >> the attacks began -- egypt says the state of emergency will take effect tomorrow afternoon. >>> the supreme court judge has been picked. >> chief judge roberts swore in gorsuch during a private swearing in -- peter ducy has the details. >> i'll faithfully as charged and perform. >>reporter: neil gorsuch takes his place in history becoming the 113rd justice of the supreme court. one -- administering the judicial oath during a white house ceremony making this the first
from around the world are hoping to send a message to russia that it must end its support for bashar assad. tillerson is expected to travel -- he'll meet with russian officials with the hope of talking, leading to a stable solution in russia. >>> in egypt, funerals are being held for the victims of the christian bombings. 44 people were killed and more than 100 were hurt during palm sunday services in two cities. isis says they were behind the attack. the egypt president is calling for...
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rebels fighting to unsee the president bashar al assad have increasingly targeted them and they are asking president barack obama to take a more active role in syria. chemicals weapons are being used and our secretary chuck hagel is discussing what is going on. >> we are discussing this with intelligence agencies and for your second question, i think we should wait to get facts before we wait to make any judgments on what if any action should be taken and what kind of action. >> reporter: a white house press secretary is commenting on that report if the obama administration decides to communicate, i will have more on that when i see you next. >>> ahead of his june trial for the fatal shooting of trayvon martin, we want to take you there live this morning where you can see attorneys there, ryan zimmerman is slightly -- george accident man is out -- zimmer man is out of the picture but this is stemming from the 2012 shooting where george zimmer man claims he shot him in self-defense. we could learn if he stands for a defendant will claim self- defense and we will continue to monitor this and
rebels fighting to unsee the president bashar al assad have increasingly targeted them and they are asking president barack obama to take a more active role in syria. chemicals weapons are being used and our secretary chuck hagel is discussing what is going on. >> we are discussing this with intelligence agencies and for your second question, i think we should wait to get facts before we wait to make any judgments on what if any action should be taken and what kind of action. >>...
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this satellite images showed damage to al assad airbase which president trump described as minimal. the u.s. knew the missiles were coming ahead of time , partly because iran war in iraq and in turn warned the u.s. >> i think we should look at the moment for de-escalation and for a diplomatic surge. >> reporter: justified briefings for illegal notification for killing soleimani. reactions were partisan. >> not only the president make the right call, but this was a clear and present danger. but it is unclear if iran is done retaliating for soleimani staff. the president, tweeted our final answer will be to take all u.s. forces out of the region. in washington, ray bogan, fox news. >>> fox news is reporting there was a rocket fire to 45 rainsoaked in baghdad earlier today. there are no reports of any injuries and no claim of responsibility. the united nations and a number of allies are calling for peace, dialogue, and de- escalation and the region. the u.n. said in a statement that it is our common duty to make every effort to avoid a war in the gulf that the world cannot afford to go
this satellite images showed damage to al assad airbase which president trump described as minimal. the u.s. knew the missiles were coming ahead of time , partly because iran war in iraq and in turn warned the u.s. >> i think we should look at the moment for de-escalation and for a diplomatic surge. >> reporter: justified briefings for illegal notification for killing soleimani. reactions were partisan. >> not only the president make the right call, but this was a clear and...
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sending a message with tillerson to the russian government to stop supporting syrian president bashar al-assad. >> hold into account any and other who commit crimes against the innocents. >> a spokesman for the russian president says the president is not intended to meet with tillerson. >>> north korea says it's a reckless move for the u.s. to send an aircraft group towards the korean peninsula. the north korean group is ready for anything. u.s. navy ships are common in the waters off korea. the navy sent the u.s.s. group after the latest north korean missile launch. >>> there was an explosion in turkey that killed one man and injured several people. where a police armored people was being repaired and after the explosion, the workshop collapsed. the workshop is in a city that's mainly karn ired. the cause of of the explosion is being investigated. >>> well back here at home marin county's having trouble finding locations for marijuana dispensaries that are accessible to nearby residents. the county administrate received and rejected all ten applications for marijuana dispensary applications.
sending a message with tillerson to the russian government to stop supporting syrian president bashar al-assad. >> hold into account any and other who commit crimes against the innocents. >> a spokesman for the russian president says the president is not intended to meet with tillerson. >>> north korea says it's a reckless move for the u.s. to send an aircraft group towards the korean peninsula. the north korean group is ready for anything. u.s. navy ships are common in the...
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i did reach out to the white house about assad talking about only getting involved because of russia's help and not because of u.s. threats. i'm working on that for 8:15. kyla campbell. ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> 7:14. russian president vladimir putin in an opinion piece in the new york times warns americans that a military strike by the u.s. on syria would "increase violence and unleash a new wave of terrorism." president putin addresses his opinion piece to the american people and their political leaders. he calls on the u.s. to work through the united nations for a diplomatic solution to the crisis in syria. vladimir putin writes "it's alarming that intervention and conflict in foreign countries has become commonplace for the united states." >>> a former airport security screener at l.a.x. was arrested on charges he made threats that referred to something worse than 9/11. here's photos of the 29-year- old. it was taken from a religious website. the fbi arrested him on the eve of 9/11. now, agents say he called l.a.x., warned that the terminals should be evacuated. well,
i did reach out to the white house about assad talking about only getting involved because of russia's help and not because of u.s. threats. i'm working on that for 8:15. kyla campbell. ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> 7:14. russian president vladimir putin in an opinion piece in the new york times warns americans that a military strike by the u.s. on syria would "increase violence and unleash a new wave of terrorism." president putin addresses his opinion piece...
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because president obama did not enforce the redline when he was president when it came to gas attacks by assad. 59 missiles back in the spring of 2017. he said if it happens again i will strike again. how much is he on the line now? >> i think there are some reasons why he said -- evidence he was correct when he said president obama should have acted. it's unseemly for the president to be reflecting on that in my opinion. he ought to act. one of the most important moments in the definition of his foreign policy last year that when this attack did occur he reacted in 25% of the capacity, the syrian air force disappeared in a matter of moments. he has to exact another price in order to send a second signal that just because a year -- go >> chris: your reaction to what appears -- we have to say it's not confirmed yet. what action president trump is going to need to take? >> i think that the american people and the congress actually have to engage in discussion about syria that is a moral discussion. when it comes to if this is true when it comes to poison gas. the president has an obligation to a
because president obama did not enforce the redline when he was president when it came to gas attacks by assad. 59 missiles back in the spring of 2017. he said if it happens again i will strike again. how much is he on the line now? >> i think there are some reasons why he said -- evidence he was correct when he said president obama should have acted. it's unseemly for the president to be reflecting on that in my opinion. he ought to act. one of the most important moments in the...
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as president trump is weighing what response his administration will take against the assad regime. secretary of defense jim mattis counseling the president at the white house on the serious situation and his options. >> it's too bad that the world puts us in a position like that. now we have to make some further decisions. >> reporter: last year president trump launched dozens of missiles at syria following a chemical attack. now capitol hill is waiting to see if he will do the same again. and whether or not they think he has the authority to do so. >> i think we should insist that this president not engage in war without a vote of congress. >> it's a one off missile strike you can argue that it doesn't but any sustained effort yes would require. >> reporter: syria and their biggest ally russia have denied any chemical weapons were used on the civilians and russia is threatening they will not exclude the possibility of war if the u.s. or any of its allies launch missiles at syria. >> we hope there will be no points of no return. >> reporter: the uss harris s. truman departed virgin
as president trump is weighing what response his administration will take against the assad regime. secretary of defense jim mattis counseling the president at the white house on the serious situation and his options. >> it's too bad that the world puts us in a position like that. now we have to make some further decisions. >> reporter: last year president trump launched dozens of missiles at syria following a chemical attack. now capitol hill is waiting to see if he will do the...